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- Pomegranate Frappuccino® Juice Blend (grande): 280 cal, 5 gm fat
- Tangerine Frappuccino® Juice Blend (grande): 190 cal, 0 gm fat
- Coffee Light Frappuccino® (grande, no whip): 150 calories, 1 gm fat
- Coffee Frappuccino® (grande, no whip): 260 calories, 3.5 gm fat
- Mocha Frappuccino® (grande, no whip): 290 calories, 4 gm fat
- Mocha Frappuccino® (grande, with whip): 420 calories, 16 gm fat
The Tangerine and the Light frappuccinos are the best choices for those who are really trying to stay in shape for swimsuit season, but the biggest thing to avoid is whipped cream. Save that for a special treat and you can enjoy the rest of your favorite drinks almost any time. Full Starbucks nutritional information can be found here.
By the way, the Tangerine flavor is pretty good. It has a hint of lime and is very refreshing, especially with the high temperatures we've been getting out here in Southern California. Has anyone tried the Pomegranate yet?
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7-13-2006 @9:01PM Jennifer said... yeah
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7-14-2006 @3:00PM savannah said... the pom is amazing. i really loved it, i can't believe so many people hate it!
and you guys are worried it's fattening? well how about you treat it like a meal and just suck up the calories.
i haven't tried the tangerine, but i don't know if i want to. i think the pom is my newest addiction.
and props to starbucks for their in house advertising. they made me, a VERY LOYAL caramel frap no whip plus drizzle purchaser (since freshman year in college i'm now a senior), switch with their tempting ads.
enjoy!
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7-15-2006 @2:08AM joe said... i work at starbucks and the only thing in the drink is pure pomegranate concentrate (a thickener and 2 colors are the only things added), green tea, and ice. no other fruits.. so i dunno what u are all talkin about..its pure pomegranate...
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7-21-2006 @11:08AM Ouisi K. said... The pomegranate was bitter, watery, and very un-pomegranate-y. More like chilled dishwater with a Fruit Roll-Up steeped in it.
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7-31-2006 @12:10PM Misty said... I love the pomegrante drink but when I was in Starbucks I heard the manager tell the guy who was making it to blend grape juice, tea and ice. So where is the pomegrante? Just a flavored drink I guess but for 3.50 thats expensive grape juice. I am now blending my own grape juice tea and ice and its great.
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8-18-2006 @3:35PM lauren said... I'm drinking a pomegranate one now-- I love them! My AC is out and I live in Dallas (106 heat index!), but I don't want to get it fixed because I fear my little Saab may not make it until next summer. These are keeping me alive!
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